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Job details Job reference REQ002808 Date posted 27/11/2023 Application closing date 22/12/2023 Location Field based Salary \xc2\xa335,028.70 per annum rising to \xc2\xa335,554.13 on successfully passing the probation period. Plus a further increase on reaching the experience level This role will also include a Car allowance of \xc2\xa33,500 per annum or a company car is available. Package Be a disability gamechanger 27 days annual leave Generous pension Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more. Pay progression at 6 months and 2 year Contractual hours 35 Job category/type Full time Attachments Blank

Area Manager - South London Job description

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative, and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our shop teams of colleagues and volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.

Your role

As a Scope Area Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be out and about supporting a team of 15 dedicated Shop Managers in the south london area. Overnights stays and travel will be an expected part of the role.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll provide great leadership, inspiration and support to help our team be the very best they can be. You will develop your team to deliver commercial success and be passionate ambassadors for Scope within the local communities.

Permanent - 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday does include quarterly weekend working). Some home working is involved.

Starting full-time salary \xc2\xa335,028.70 per annum
This role will also include a Car allowance of \xc2\xa33,500 per annum or a company car is available.

The role will be supporting 15 Scope shops in the South London area including Beckenham, Camberwell, Mitcham and Tolworth Scope shops.

You will have previous experience of being an Area Manager with either fashion or charity experience and in the following areas as well as a great attitude and willingness to learn:

Retail knowledge

You\xe2\x80\x99ll love retail, enjoy the high street experience and be confident in maintaining high merchandising standards in your shops. You will have an understanding of all the product types we sell and be able to understand the value of our stock identifying commercial sales opportunities on your area.

Leadership

You\xe2\x80\x99ll have substantial leadership experience and will strive to motivate, inspire and influence your team to be the very best they can be. You will need to have strong distance management skills, be an effective communicator and be able to organise and prioritise a busy working day. We will help you to become confident in talking about the important work of Scope. You will also play a vital role in the recruitment, development and wellbeing of our Shop Managers, Assistant Shop Managers and Volunteers.

Being Commercial

You\xe2\x80\x99ll support Shop Managers to work within a framework to ensure commercial success and bring solid experience in Health & Safety.

Teamwork

You will work as part of the divisional team and will encourage strong teamwork within your shops. At Scope, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find friendly faces, welcome cuppas and chats.

About You

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be passionate about retail, have a love of sustainable fashion and bring extensive, multi-site experience managing a large team. To be successful, you\xe2\x80\x99ll need a commercial, resilient, can-do attitude and be a great coach and an inspirational leader. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, a great attention to detail and solid reporting skills. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope\'s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.

Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email recruitment@scope.org.uk. You can find out more about on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person\'s identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We encourage everyone to embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave
• flexible working (where we can)
• company pension
• excellent training and career development
• strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
• Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
• For the full benefits package click here

Who are we at Scope?

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.

If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply Today!

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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